Representing Construction Workers Injured by Negligence
Construction sites are dangerous places. Despite strict safety regulations, workers and passersby are injured frequently.
The attorneys of Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, represent people who have been seriously injured through negligence on a construction site. Did you suffer a fall from a ladder or scaffolding because of failure to follow OSHA regulations? Did you suffer an electrocution injury because of a safety violation by the electrical subcontractor?
If you have been injured in a construction accident, there are two important things you should know:
- Except in rare cases, you cannot sue your employer for damages sustained in an on-the-job accident. Workplace accidents and injuries are covered by workers' compensation insurance.
- If your injury was caused by someone other than your employer, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against that person or organization and recover damages in addition to what you receive from workers' compensation.
Third-Party Personal Injury Claims
At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, our lawyers do not represent clients in workers' compensation claims. However, we do represent victims of construction accidents in personal injury claims against a third party — someone other than themselves or their employer. If you were injured because the power tool you were using lacked proper safety guarding, for example, you may be eligible to file a claim against the manufacturer.
Personal injury claims allow the injured person to recover financial compensation for their pain and suffering, which workers' compensation does not pay for.
Maximizing the Value of Your Claim
Construction accidents can be legally complex. There may be many possible sources of liability, including the general contractor, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers and the property owner. Our law firm has the knowledge and experience to analyze your case and determine the responsible parties. We also have the skill and determination to pursue maximum financial compensation for the full extent of damages.
To learn if we can assist you, please contact our law firm. From offices in Santa Monica, we represent clients in the Los Angeles area and throughout Southern California and the entire state. We also consult with attorneys and clients nationwide.